Five PSNI officers injured after being struck by car
Five officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) have been left injured following an incident in Carnlough in County Antrim during which a car was allegedly driven at an officer.
A statement issued by the force said officers were responding to an unrelated incident in the Bridge Street area of the village just before 2am this morning (November 9) when a BMW was driven at a constable on foot patrol in the area.
The car then collided with a police vehicle, before reversing into a second police vehicle, which had been positioned to block in the BMW.
PSNI Inspector Bryan said the officer who had been on foot sustained injuries to his hand and arm and was left “shaken” by the incident. Four officers in the other two vehicles also sustained minor injuries.
“This was a deliberate act directed at our officers who were on duty, working to keep people safe. We have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, driving with excess alcohol and dangerous driving,” he said.
Significant damage was also caused to both police cars and the BMW.
The man remains in police custody.
